Chiefs swept at QC, fall out of playoff spot

Sunday

Jun 8, 2014 at 6:41 PM

JOURNAL STAR Staff

DAVENPORT, IOWA — The Peoria Chiefs wasted excellent starting pitching in both ends of a double-header Sunday and were swept by the Quad Cities River Bandits on a pivotal day in the Midwest League playoff chase.

Peoria lost 3-1 and 4-2 to tumble from second in the West Division to fourth, a game behind second-place Quad Cities and half-game back of third-place Burlington.

The Chiefs had held the Western Division’s wild-card playoff spot for 27 consecutive games, and Sunday marked the first time since May 9 they were not in one of the division’s top two spots.

Peoria lefty Rob Kaminsky tossed 5 innings and allowed one run on two hits in the seven-inning first game.

Chiefs righty Blake McNight threw five innings in the second game and allowed two earned runs on five hits.

Both games were decided in Quad Cities’ last at bat.

The Chiefs close the road series on Monday, then return to Dozer Park to open a six-game homestand that finishes the first half of the season.

Chiefs briefs

The Chiefs were a combined 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position on the day.
The Chiefs have now lost seven games in the opponent’s final at bat.
Shortstop Juan Herrera ranks fifth in the Midwest League after stealing his 22nd base on Sunday.
Third baseman Ronnierdo Garcia and second baseman Richy Pedroza both had four-game hit streaks ended on Sunday.
Right-handed reliever Chris Perry gave up his first run since May 16 when he blew the save in Game 2.
Monday’s matchup